Gentile To Resume Office Hours At Bay Ridge Greenmarket

By on September 14, 2012  Food & Drink
Sep 142012
 

The Bay Ridge Greenmarket on its first day in October, 2008 (Image source: Flickr/Councilman Vincent Gentile).

Kip from Bay Ridge Journal is reporting that, starting this weekend, City Councilman Vincent Gentile will once again be keeping office hours at the Bay Ridge Greenmarket. Continue reading »

This Week’s Fun Stuff – Bay Ridge Events, August 22 – August 30

By on August 22, 2012  Event Listing
Aug 222012
 

Miss Representation, a film about sexism in the mainstream media, will be screened at Christ Church on August 24.

Remember, you can always access the Odyssey’s full event calendar right here. If you know of an event you think we should add to the calendar, let us know at info@bayridgeodyssey.com.

TODAY, AUGUST 22

  • Family Day at McKinley Park: 5pm, Bay Ridge Parkway and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The closing event in the Senator Golden-sponsored concert/festival series. Rides, games, karaoke, more.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

  • Lindsey Kelk (author of I Heart Paris) Appearance: 7pm, Bookmark Shoppe (8415 3rd Avenue). Join us with Author Lindsey Kelk as she discusses her newest novel, “I Heart Paris,” the follow up to “I Heart New York.” She will read an excerpt and answer any questions throughout the event! Continue reading »

Lutheran Medical Center Farmers Market Tomorrow In Sunset Park

By on July 18, 2012  Events, Food & Drink
Jul 182012
 

If you’re tired of fighting the Saturday crowds at the Bay Ridge Greenmarket, Lutheran Medical Center will be hosting a farmers market tomorrow in nearby Sunset Park.

With its location on 55th Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue, the market will be open for business every Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until November 15.

The weekly event is put together by Harvest Home, which operates “farmers markets in high-need, low income communities” throughout the city. So even if you’re not in need, you’re still helping to support a good cause by shopping there.

For more information, as well as a list of products for sale, please visit their website.

Bay Ridge Greenmarket returns with fresh fruits, veggies this Saturday

By on May 7, 2012  Food & Drink
May 072012
 

The Bay Ridge Greenmarket on its very first day in October, 2008. Photo: Flickr/Councilman Vincent Gentile.

After a weekend of celebrating Mexico’s mighty 1862 victory over invading French marines at the Battle of Puebla with stiff margaritas, beefy tacos, and the biggest, most ginormous burrito I have ever seen in my life… I could totally stand to eat an apple or two. Maybe even reacquaint myself with “vegetables.”

So perhaps GrowNYC had me in mind when they decided to follow up Cinco de Mayo with the reopening of the Bay Ridge Greenmarket – back for its fifth season, starting this Saturday, May 12. The market will be open from 8am to 3pm this Saturday and every Saturday until November 17.

A variety of farms will be at the Greenmarket this season: Continue reading »